UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Plymouth → Sheffield
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Plymouth to Sheffield? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United Kingdom fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 18 May 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Petrol | GBP 18 | GBP 90 | GBP 180 | GBP 396 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 60 | GBP 300 | GBP 599 | GBP 1,319 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 95 | GBP 474 | GBP 947 | GBP 2,084 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 171 | GBP 853 | GBP 1,705 | GBP 3,751 |
Add GBP 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | Petrol | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | GBP 17.98 | — | GBP 17.98 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 59.94 | — | GBP 59.94 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 79.92 | GBP 94.73 | GBP 94.73 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 170.52 | GBP 170.52 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in United Kingdom
GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices used in all calculations above
Last updated: 18 May 2026. Prices are sourced from GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Plymouth to Sheffield
How far is Plymouth to Sheffield?
The highway distance from Plymouth to Sheffield is approximately 457 km. The estimated driving time is 6h 6m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Plymouth to Sheffield?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 38.1 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 59.94.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Plymouth to Sheffield?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 91.4 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 170.52 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Plymouth to Sheffield?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately GBP 0.00. Most UK road charges are limited to specific crossings, bridges, tunnels, or the M6 Toll. This rollout keeps the route-level baseline at zero and links the official charge pages for the main tolled corridors.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Plymouth to Sheffield?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 11.4 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 17.98, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 50.8 litres, costing GBP 94.73 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 94.73.
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